Strong & Shapely Gym

150 Union Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

Address:	150 Union Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
Phone:	+1 201-896-1360
Site:	strong-and-shapely.net
Rating:	4.2
Working:	5AM–12AM Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM

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Mohammad Abboud

Best gym on the east coast. This is where you come if your serious about body building and training. Other "gyms" in the area ( which are actually fitness centers) are weak comparison -- ive been to almost all. Old-school, rustic feel to the gym. The weights are always racked, everything is always in its place -- the gym takes this very seriously. Its never crowded, and even at peak times (around 6pm), there will always be more than a few machines or weight sets open for you to use. There are great mirrors, even on the ceiling, which allow you to see yourself when your doing dumbell bench presses. They even have dumbells that are half-weight -- like 37.5lbs for instance LOL Its a cultured place. Maybe something out of a scene from Pumping Iron. Ive been seeing the same guys and gals here make progress together month after month. Its not the prettiest place. Thats not the point of the gym. Sometimes some of the machines are down, and some of the cardio equipment isnt working, but a few weeks ago they hired a dedicated maintenance guy and I saw him working on many of the down machines. Open 24hrs on weekdays. Closes at 7PM Sat & Sunday. HUGE place. Every machine you can think of. 4 sets of dumbells. I think you can get a whole year membership for less than $300

Mila R

The worst place ever. The gym is dirty and because of that I got infection and when I wanted to cancel my membership I spoke with many people including the owner and they compared my contract to buying a car?! It is my health ! I am paying for doctors and medication now! Also they have mess in the system I never disputed my card didnt even call my credit card company to cancel the charges they did it by themselves and they blamed ME! I thought that they consider my medical emergency and they canceled my membership but nooo they put me to collection services ! When I contacted the gym couple times NOBODY called me back! The worst experience in my life! Please avoid this place because you will end up with bad costumer service and dirty gym!

Jacob Hartwig

Dont come here if youre looking to run on the treadmill and watch movies for 20 minutes, this gym is purely for weightlifting and strength training. It doesnt look like much from the outside, but inside it is just every weight lifters dream. They have tons of machines, free weights, squat racks, benches, dumbbells (up to like 200 something pounds), you name it they have it. It has a very pure feel to it, in the sense that they just kind of threw everything in there and said have fun. If you live in the Rutherford area and are looking for a place to pursue strength training, this is the one. It is also very affordable, I ended up paying about 275 for a full years membership, though that was with a special for the new year. Fantastic value!

Michael Hussey

This gym has everything I want. Not only do the Dumbbells go up to 250 lbs, but theres A LOT of Dumbbells. Someone has the 35s you wanted? No worries, theres more. More bench presses than you know what to do with, 5 or 6 squat racks, a monolift, a proper deadlift platform WITH barjack (so happy when I first saw that). Im not kidding when I say that everyone puts the weights back, a claim probably no other gym in the area can make. Oh yea, the loudspeakers have the rock station on. No pop music in this gym. If youre looking to lift HEAVY weights, this is the place to go. Been going here 2-3 weeks now, and I dont see myself leaving any time soon

Brandon Heat Gungrave

Honestly i like it there its like my place to relax and noone bugs u but ppl can never rerack wat they use ugh i put it back myself i dont mine . If u go to a gym treat it wit respect like u wud treat ur home..I like the music and working out in the stretching room big mirror i do alot of shadow boxing :) nice ppl service is good and the hotwater is on point in the shower wud be cool if it had a breakfastfood bar and more desplay on gear and sample. And more drinks. I wake up everymorning at 3am to make breakfast i love cooking i wish i lived closer ill be the chef of the gym lol. But i like the gym i been there for 3 months already

Gerard B. Hanley

Pound for pound, quality gym. Not a bad price, lots of equipment, never too crowded. My only gripes are maintenance and upkeep. Several of the dumbbells are broken, missing, or falling apart. Many of the bikes and 2 of the 3 rowers havent worked in months. A handful of the treadmills are on the fritz since I have been there (over a year), etc. This has been reported in the past, but it seems like its not a top priority. Like I said, if you are a self-disciplined person who has a routine and knows there way around a gym, you cant beat it. Certainly better than most other options in the area.

Charlie Eichholz

Best GYM! Not a health club... If your not serious about lifting please dont join! Dont even come in!! Go to crunch or planet fitness. Im reading the negative reviews and then looking at the persons picture... Thats all that needs to be said! Bob, your gym is perfect. There is no BS the weights are always put back, its always clean, the equipment always works, people are great! Its a reason why all the pros come here when Im town and countless celebs. The gyms been a Mecca for 20 plus yrs!! They are obvi doing everything right.. Prissy little dwebs need not join!!

Ant B

No complaints from me. This place is perfect for people looking for a classic gym with a ton of machines, a ton of free weights, and little to no crowds. The gritty appearance adds to the atmosphere. Dont expect a posh, luxurious gym with countless amenities you need to pay for and rarely use. Here, youll get the essentials and then some, without going overboard. The price reflects that mentality as well. They also allow new customers to try the gym for about a week. Give it a try and see for yourself. Great gym, great price.

Erik Bonini

After 20 plus years of going to gyms, I can honestly say that Strong and shapely is the best. The gym is spotless, the weights are ALWAYS racked and the facility has more than enough equipment to accommodate everyone from competitive powerlifters (such as myself) to everyday people just looking to get back in shape. Lastly, the gym is VERY affordable, especially for what they offer (free crossfit!). Make no mistake, this gym is the best.

Alexander A

This is the place to go if you want to surround yourself with the people that are actually doing the whole fitness thing. Mono lift. Plenty of squat racks. Plenty of equipment. I challenge you to go a day where you cant find the dumbbell your looking for. Never too crowded. But that wouldnt be a problem anyway because of the quality of people who train there. Bring your gym etiquette and youll have a great time. And for a great price.

Christopher Terho

Absolut worst gym I have ever been to and the rudest people I have ever met. I went in to discuss a contract issue and the manager yelled at my wife when she asked a question about it. I have never experienced worse customer service in my life and the inside of the gym was disgusting. Theres a gym 2 blocks away called Club Metro thats nicer, cheaper and the staff is incredibly friendly.